Quality Of Life Of Coastal Communities In Indonesia: A Multidimensional Review, Structural Determinants, And Integrated Adaptation Strategies

Abstract

Indonesia's coastal communities play a vital role in the national economy but face complex challenges that hinder improvements in Quality of Life (QoL). This study aims to analyze the status of QoL and identify the main determinants. especially structural poverty and climate vulnerability and formulate integrated policy implications. The method used is a comprehensive literature synthesis of primary quantitative (using WHOQOL-BREF and EQ-5D-5L) and qualitative studies. The results of the synthesis indicate that the Quality of Life of coastal communities tends to be low (55.6% of respondents are in the low category), although the quality of human resources (HR) in some areas is considered quite good. This low Quality of Life is dominated by structural constraints, such as limited market access and complex institutions. Super-structural vulnerabilities due to climate change, which trigger abrasion and uncertainty of catches, significantly exacerbate livelihood instability. Policy interventions must be holistic and integrated, encompassing physical mitigation, strengthening social capital (fishermen solidarity), and institutional reform to create resilient and independent coastal communities.